Francis P. Harper collection, 1870-1929 (1877-1896).

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Francis P. Harper collection, 1870-1929 (1877-1896).

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Business and personal papers relating to Francis P. Harper. Includes 41 letters and postcards from Harper to his family, all written in 1877, relating to a trip to the western United States. The letters describe the Chicago stockyards, rail travel to Pueblo, working in gold mines at La Veta (a gold nugget is enclosed), the purchase of furs and their theft by Indians, and setting up a grocery in Denver. A small copy of the book of Proverbs belonging to Harper is inscribed "This book was carried by Francis P. Harper on his western trip when he was captured by the Indians." Business papers pertain to Harper's antiquarian book business, including the partnership agreement with his brother Lathrop, papers relating to the building, a pamphlet "A list of old books wanted by Francis P. Harper...," and correspondence. Also included is an 1870 phrenological profile of Harper.

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New-York Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8077667

New-York Historical Society Library

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Harper, James P., 1812-1881.

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Harper, Althea.

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Francis P. Harper (Firm)

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Moller, Charles George, 1867-1918

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Trumble, Alfred

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Paltsits, Victor Hugo, 1867-1952

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Manuscript curator, historian, bibliographer. From the description of Bibliographical papers, 1903-1944. (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: 155477427 Archivist and librarian. From the description of Paltsits Ulster County collection, 1643-1829. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58779526 From the description of Victor H. Paltsits manuscript collection, ca. 1903 - ca. 1928. (New York University, Group Batch...

Harper, James P., Mrs.

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Harper, Lathrop Colgate, 1867-1950.

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Family of New York City rare book dealer and authority on early printed books, Lathrop Colgate Harper, including papers of his wife, author and newspaper columnist Mabel Herbert Urner, best known for her "Helen and Warren" stories, and those of his brother and fellow book dealer, Francis Perego Harper. From the description of Lathrop Colgate Harper family papers, 1799-ca. 1951. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 476043672 Lathrop Colgate Harper (1867-195...

Harper, Francis P. (Francis Perego), 1856?-1932

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Francis Perego Harper and Lathrop Colgate Harper were publishers and antiquarian booksellers in New York City. From the description of Francis P. Harper collection, 1870-1929 (1877-1896). (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 711609277 ...

Harper, Christine A.

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